A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6997550 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 55730454 epoch_slot_no: 261654 block_no: 6997373 slot_leader_id: 6985893 size: 73622 time: 2022-03-14 22:25:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8aed9f30d5147fd40b2b0d36872e5ae388eaecc81fc8c68f1e3293a253c7bfBlock Operator
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